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LITERATURE UPDATE
April 11, 2013 – April 17, 2013
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Christopher J. Arellano, PhD
Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory
University of Colorado Boulder
************************************************** ***************
***NOTE***
- Not all articles have a DOI.
- Some DOI links may not yet be available online.
- Articles with no volume, issue or page numbers indicate that the article has not been published in paper form yet, but may be available in electronic form through the publisher.
********************
Dear Biomch-L literature update followers,
The time has come to pass on the duties of performing the weekly literature update. I am pleased to announce that Jason Franz, PhD will be taking over the update starting this week.
Thanks,
Chris
********************
*BONE*
Granke M, Gourrier A, Rupin F, Raum K, Peyrin F, Burghammer M, et al. Microfibril orientation dominates the microelastic properties of human bone tissue at the lamellar length scale. Plos One;8(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0058043
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Haskett D, Johnson G, Zhou AF, Utzinger U and Vande Geest J. Erratum to: Microstructural and biomechanical alterations of the human aorta as a function of age and location (vol 12, pg 413, 2013). Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology;12(2):413-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0415-6
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
McLane LT, Chang P, Granqvist A, Boehm H, Kramer A, Scrimgeour J, et al. Spatial organization and mechanical properties of the pericellular matrix on chondrocytes. Biophysical Journal;104(5):986-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2013.01.028
*COMPARATIVE*
Coombs MR and Bale JS. Comparison of thermal activity thresholds of the spider mite predators phytoseiulus macropilis and phytoseiulus persimilis (acari: Phytoseiidae). Experimental and Applied Acarology;59(4):435-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10493-012-9619-9
Costa C, Cury TC, Cassettari BO, Takahira RK, Florio JC and Costa M. Citrus aurantium l. Essential oil exhibits anxiolytic-like activity mediated by 5-ht1a-receptors and reduces cholesterol after repeated oral treatment. Bmc Complementary and Alternative Medicine;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-13-42
Golubovic A, Arsovski D, Ajtic R, Tomovic L and Bonnet X. Moving in the real world: Tortoises take the plunge to cross steep steps. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society;108(4):719-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bij.12000
Klopper A. Biomechanics have legs will travel. Nature Physics;9(3):134-.
Patek SN, Rosario MV and Taylor JRA. Comparative spring mechanics in mantis shrimp. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(7):1317-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078998
Qu Y, Duan M, Yan J, Feng G, Liu J, Zhang L, et al. Effects of lateral morphology on swimming performance in two sturgeon species. Journal of Applied Ichthyology;29(2):310-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jai.12131
Werth AJ. Flow-dependent porosity and other biomechanical properties of mysticete baleen. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(7):1152-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078931
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Liu JY, Pan SX, Dong J, Mo ZJ, Fan YB and Feng HL. Influence of implant number on the biomechanical behaviour of mandibular implant-retained/supported overdentures: A three-dimensional finite element analysis. Journal of Dentistry;41(3):241-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2012.11.008
Merdji A, Mootanah R, Bouiadjra BAB, Benaissa A, Aminallah L, Chikh EO, et al. Stress analysis in single molar tooth. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications;33(2):691-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2012.10.020
Owtad P, Park JH, Shen G, Potres Z and Darendeliler MA. The biology of tmj growth modification: A review. Journal of Dental Research;92(4):315-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022034513476302
Yoda N, Gunji Y, Ogawa T, Kawata T and Sasaki K. In vivo load measurement for evaluating the splinting effects of implant-supported superstructures: A pilot study. International Journal of Prosthodontics;26(2):143-6.
Zicari F, Van Meerbeek B, Scotti R and Naert I. Effect of ferrule and post placement on fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth after fatigue loading. Journal of Dentistry;41(3):207-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2012.10.004
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Brassey CA, Kitchener AC, Withers PJ, Manning PL and Sellers WI. The role of cross-sectional geometry, curvature, and limb posture in maintaining equal safety factors: A computed tomography study. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology;296(3):395-413. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22658
Hohn-Schulte B, Preuschoft H, Witzel U and Distler-Hoffmann C. Biomechanics and functional preconditions for terrestrial lifestyle in basal tetrapods, with special consideration of tiktaalik roseae. Historical Biology;25(2):167-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2012.755677
Kim SH, Shimada K and Rigsby CK. Anatomy and evolution of heterocercal tail in lamniform sharks. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology;296(3):433-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22647
Meier PS, Bickelmann C, Scheyer TM, Koyabu D and Sanchez-Villagra MR. Evolution of bone compactness in extant and extinct moles (talpidae): Exploring humeral microstructure in small fossorial mammals. Bmc Evolutionary Biology;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2148-13-55
Patel BA, Ruff CB, Simons ELR and Organ JM. Humeral cross-sectional shape in suspensory primates and sloths. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology;296(4):545-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22669
Weishampel DB and Reif WE. An untimely nexus of german biomechanics, evolution and ornithology: Dominik von kripp and evolutionary functional morphology. Historical Biology;25(2):261-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2012.731408
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Castermans T and Duvinage M. Corticomuscular coherence revealed during treadmill walking: Further evidence of supraspinal control in human locomotion. Journal of Physiology-London;591(6):1407-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2012.247593
Fiers P, De Clercq D, Segers V and Aerts P. Biomechanics of human bipedal gallop: Asymmetry dictates leg function. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(7):1338-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.074690
Hackney AL and Cinelli ME. Young and older adults use body-scaled information during a non-confined aperture crossing task. Experimental Brain Research;225(3):419-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-012-3382-3
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Singh T, Zatsiorsky VM and Latash ML. Adaptations to fatigue of a single digit violate the principle of superposition in a multi-finger static prehension task. Experimental Brain Research;225(4):589-602. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-013-3403-x
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Turley GA, Williams MA, Wellings RM and Griffin DR. Evaluation of range of motion restriction within the hip joint. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;51(4):467-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-1016-3
*METHODS*
Filipovic N, Isailovic V, Nikolic D, Peulic A, Mijailovic N, Petrovic S, et al. Biomechanical modeling of knee for specific patients with chronic anterior cruciate ligament injury. Computer Science and Information Systems;10(1):525-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/csis120531014f
Lorenz UJ and Zewail AH. Biomechanics of DNA structures visualized by 4d electron microscopy. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America;110(8):2822-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1300630110
Neckel ND, Dai HN and Bregman BS. Quantifying changes following spinal cord injury with velocity dependent locomotor measures. Journal of Neuroscience Methods;214(1):27-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2013.01.008
Perrochon A, Kemoun G, Watelain E and Berthoz A. Walking stroop carpet: An innovative dual-task concept for detecting cognitive impairment. Clinical Interventions in Aging;8:317-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/cia.s38667
*MODELING*
Boselli F, Obrist D and Kleiser L. Vortical flow in the utricle and the ampulla: A computational study on the fluid dynamics of the vestibular system. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology;12(2):335-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0402-y
El Ouaaid Z, Shirazi-Adl A, Arjmand N and Plamondon A. Coupled objective function to study the role of abdominal muscle forces in lifting using the kinematics-driven model. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering;16(1):54-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2011.607441
Filipovic N, Nikolic D, Saveljic I, Djukic T, Adjic O, Kovacevic P, et al. Computer simulation of thromboexclusion of the complete aorta in the treatment of chronic type b aneurysm. Computer Aided Surgery;18(1-2):1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10929088.2012.741145
Hu CC, Lu TW and Chen SC. Influence of model complexity and problem formulation on the forces in the knee calculated using optimization methods. Biomedical Engineering Online;12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-925x-12-20
Lemieux PO, Hagemeister N, Tetreault P and Nuno N. Influence of the medial offset of the proximal humerus on the glenohumeral destabilising forces during arm elevation: A numerical sensitivity study. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering;16(1):103-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2011.607813
Park WM, Kim YH and Lee S. Effect of intervertebral disc degeneration on biomechanical behaviors of a lumbar motion segment under physiological loading conditions. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology;27(2):483-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12206-012-1264-z
Puglisi G and Truskinovsky L. Cohesion-decohesion asymmetry in geckos. Physical Review E;87(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.87.032714
Rouboa AI, Reis VM, Mantha VR, Marinho DA and Silva AJ. Analysis of wind velocity and release angle effects on discus throw using computational fluid dynamics. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering;16(1):73-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2011.607443
*NEURAL*
Ahmed Z. Electrophysiological characterization of spino-sciatic and cortico-sciatic associative plasticity: Modulation by trans-spinal direct current and effects on recovery after spinal cord injury in mice. Journal of Neuroscience;33(11):4935-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.4930-12.2013
D'Amico JM, Li YQ, Bennett DJ and Gorassini MA. Reduction of spinal sensory transmission by facilitation of 5-ht1b/d receptors in noninjured and spinal cord-injured humans. Journal of Neurophysiology;109(6):1485-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00822.2012
Florman JE, Duffau H and Rughani AI. Lower motor neuron findings after upper motor neuron injury: Insights from postoperative supplementary motor area syndrome. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2013.00085
The L, Wallace ML, Chen CH, Chorev E and Brecht M. Structure, function, and cortical representation of the rat submandibular whisker trident. Journal of Neuroscience;33(11):4815-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.4770-12.2013
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Boachie-Adjei O, Cho WJ and King AB. Axial lumbar interbody fusion (axialif) approach for adult scoliosis. European Spine Journal;22:S225-S31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2351-7
Shen FH, Mason JR, Shimer AL and Arlet VM. Pelvic fixation for adult scoliosis. European Spine Journal;22:S265-S75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2525-3
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Biber R, Bail HJ and Stedtfeld HW. Lateral cortical notching in specific cases of delayed unions or nonunions after intertrochanteric and reversed fractures. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery;133(4):495-501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1683-z
Cabello J, Cavanilles-Walker JM, Iborra M, Ubierna MT, Covaro A and Roca J. The protective role of dynamic stabilization on the adjacent disc to a rigid instrumented level. An in vitro biomechanical analysis. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery;133(4):443-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1685-x
Huber J, Lisinski P, Kloskowska P, Gronek A, Lisiewicz E and Trzeciak T. Meniscus suture provides better clinical and biomechanical results at 1-year follow-up than meniscectomy. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery;133(4):541-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1681-1
Li Y, Spencer SA and Hedequist D. Proximal tibial osteotomy and taylor spatial frame application for correction of tibia vara in morbidly obese adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics;33(3):276-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e31828800fe
Ozturk N, Sucu N, Comelekoglu U, Yilmaz BC, Aytacoglu BN and Vezir O. Pressure applied during surgery alters the biomechanical properties of human saphenous vein graft. Heart and Vessels;28(2):237-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00380-012-0245-6
*ROBOTICS*
Alouges F, DeSimone A, Heltai L, Lefebvre-Lepot A and Merlet B. Optimally swimming stokesian robots. Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems-Series B;18(5):1189-215. http://dx.doi.org/10.3934/dcdsb.2013.18.1189
Kobayashi Y, Onishi A, Watanabe H, Hoshi T, Kawamura K and Fujie MG. Developing a method to plan robotic straight needle insertion using a probability-based assessment of puncture occurrence. Advanced Robotics;27(6):417-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01691864.2013.756385
Roy SS and Pratihar DK. Adaptive neuro-fuzzy expert systems for predicting specific energy consumption and energy stability margin in crab walking of six-legged robots. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems;24(3):467-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ifs-2012-0567
Shi LW, Guo SX, Mao SM, Li MX and Asaka K. Development of a lobster-inspired underwater microrobot. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/54868
Somolinos JA, Lopez A, Morales R and Moron C. Force sensor of a climbing robot derived from its own flexible structure. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/53522
Yang W, Kim H and You BJ. Biologically inspired self-stabilizing control for bipedal robots. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/55463
Yu JZ, Wang M, Su ZS, Tan M and Zhang JW. Dynamic modeling of a cpg-governed multijoint robotic fish. Advanced Robotics;27(4):275-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01691864.2013.755279
*REACHING / GRASP*
Cole WG, Chan GLY, Vereijken B and Adolph KE. Perceiving affordances for different motor skills. Experimental Brain Research;225(3):309-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-012-3328-9
Li K and Li ZM. Cross recurrence quantification analysis of precision grip following peripheral median nerve block. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-10-28
*REHABILITATION*
Wu CY, Wang TN, Chen YT, Lin KC, Chen YA, Li HT, et al. Effects of constraint-induced therapy combined with eye patching on functional outcomes and movement kinematics in poststroke neglect. American Journal of Occupational Therapy;67(2):236-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2013.006486
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Aboodarda SJ, Yusof A, Abu Osman NA, Thompson MW and Mokhtar AH. Enhanced performance with elastic resistance during the eccentric phase of a countermovement jump. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance;8(2):181-7.
Benson BW, McIntosh AS, Maddocks D, Herring SA, Raftery M and Dvorak J. What are the most effective risk-reduction strategies in sport concussion? British Journal of Sports Medicine;47(5):321-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2013-092216
Hardee JP, Lawrence MM, Zwetsloot KA, Triplett NT, Utter AC and McBride JM. Effect of cluster set configurations on power clean technique. Journal of Sports Sciences;31(5):488-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.736633
Herda TJ, Herda ND, Costa PB, Walter-Herda AA, Valdez AM and Cramer JT. The effects of dynamic stretching on the passive properties of the muscle-tendon unit. Journal of Sports Sciences;31(5):479-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.736632
Nessler T. Using movement assessment to improve performance and reduce injury risk. International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training;18(2):8-12.
Taxter A, Foss KB, Melson P, Ford KR, Shaffer M and Myer GD. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and athletic participation: Are we adequately preparing for sports integration? Physician and Sportsmedicine;40(3):49-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.3810/psm.2012.09.1981
Taylor SA, Fabricant PD, Khair MM, Haleem AM and Drakos MC. A review of synthetic playing surfaces, the shoe-surface interface, and lower extremity injuries in athletes. Physician and Sportsmedicine;40(4):66-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.3810/psm.2012.11.1989
Tjoumakaris FP, Pepe MD and Bernstein J. Eminence-based medicine versus evidence-based medicine: It's okay for 12-year-old pitchers to throw curveballs; it's the pitch count that matters. Physician and Sportsmedicine;40(3):83-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3810/psm.2012.09.1984
Urbin MA. Visual regulation of overarm throwing performance. Experimental Brain Research;225(4):535-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-012-3394-z
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Chamberlain CS, Duenwald-Kuehl SE, Okotie G, Brounts SH, Baer GS and Vanderby R. Temporal healing in rat achilles tendon: Ultrasound correlations. Annals of Biomedical Engineering;41(3):477-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-012-0689-y
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Beshtawi IM, O'Donnell C and Radhakrishnan H. Biomechanical properties of corneal tissue after ultraviolet-a-riboflavin crosslinking. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery;39(3):451-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.01.026
Chow MJ, Mondonedo J, Johnson VM and Zhang YH. Progressive structural and biomechanical changes in elastin degraded aorta. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology;12(2):361-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0404-9
Jiang CP, Chen YY, Hsieh MF and Lee HM. Solid freeform fabrication and in-vitro response of osteoblast cells of mpeg-pcl-mpeg bone scaffolds. Biomedical Microdevices;15(2):369-79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10544-013-9740-5
Mummert J, Sirois E and Sun W. Quantification of biomechanical interaction of transcatheter aortic valve stent deployed in porcine and ovine hearts. Annals of Biomedical Engineering;41(3):577-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-012-0694-1
Prodanov L, Lamers E, Domanski M, Luttge R, Jansen JA and Walboomers XF. The effect of nanometric surface texture on bone contact to titanium implants in rabbit tibia. Biomaterials;34(12):2920-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.01.027
Scarcelli G, Kling S, Quijano E, Pineda R, Marcos S and Yun SH. Brillouin microscopy of collagen crosslinking: Noncontact depth-dependent analysis of corneal elastic modulus. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science;54(2):1418-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.12-11387
Wernli J, Schumacher S, Spoerl E and Mrochen M. The efficacy of corneal cross-linking shows a sudden decrease with very high intensity uv light and short treatment time. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science;54(2):1176-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.12-11409
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Vavalle NA, Moreno DP, Rhyne AC, Stitzel JD and Gayzik FS. Lateral impact validation of a geometrically accurate full body finite element model for blunt injury prediction. Annals of Biomedical Engineering;41(3):497-512. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-012-0684-3
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Bonsignori G, Stefanini C, Scarfogliero U, Mintchev S, Benelli G and Dario P. The green leafhopper, cicadella viridis (hemiptera, auchenorrhyncha, cicadellidae), jumps with near-constant acceleration. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(7):1270-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.076083
April 11, 2013 – April 17, 2013
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Christopher J. Arellano, PhD
Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory
University of Colorado Boulder
************************************************** ***************
***NOTE***
- Not all articles have a DOI.
- Some DOI links may not yet be available online.
- Articles with no volume, issue or page numbers indicate that the article has not been published in paper form yet, but may be available in electronic form through the publisher.
********************
Dear Biomch-L literature update followers,
The time has come to pass on the duties of performing the weekly literature update. I am pleased to announce that Jason Franz, PhD will be taking over the update starting this week.
Thanks,
Chris
********************
*BONE*
Granke M, Gourrier A, Rupin F, Raum K, Peyrin F, Burghammer M, et al. Microfibril orientation dominates the microelastic properties of human bone tissue at the lamellar length scale. Plos One;8(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0058043
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Haskett D, Johnson G, Zhou AF, Utzinger U and Vande Geest J. Erratum to: Microstructural and biomechanical alterations of the human aorta as a function of age and location (vol 12, pg 413, 2013). Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology;12(2):413-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0415-6
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
McLane LT, Chang P, Granqvist A, Boehm H, Kramer A, Scrimgeour J, et al. Spatial organization and mechanical properties of the pericellular matrix on chondrocytes. Biophysical Journal;104(5):986-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2013.01.028
*COMPARATIVE*
Coombs MR and Bale JS. Comparison of thermal activity thresholds of the spider mite predators phytoseiulus macropilis and phytoseiulus persimilis (acari: Phytoseiidae). Experimental and Applied Acarology;59(4):435-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10493-012-9619-9
Costa C, Cury TC, Cassettari BO, Takahira RK, Florio JC and Costa M. Citrus aurantium l. Essential oil exhibits anxiolytic-like activity mediated by 5-ht1a-receptors and reduces cholesterol after repeated oral treatment. Bmc Complementary and Alternative Medicine;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-13-42
Golubovic A, Arsovski D, Ajtic R, Tomovic L and Bonnet X. Moving in the real world: Tortoises take the plunge to cross steep steps. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society;108(4):719-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bij.12000
Klopper A. Biomechanics have legs will travel. Nature Physics;9(3):134-.
Patek SN, Rosario MV and Taylor JRA. Comparative spring mechanics in mantis shrimp. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(7):1317-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078998
Qu Y, Duan M, Yan J, Feng G, Liu J, Zhang L, et al. Effects of lateral morphology on swimming performance in two sturgeon species. Journal of Applied Ichthyology;29(2):310-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jai.12131
Werth AJ. Flow-dependent porosity and other biomechanical properties of mysticete baleen. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(7):1152-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078931
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Liu JY, Pan SX, Dong J, Mo ZJ, Fan YB and Feng HL. Influence of implant number on the biomechanical behaviour of mandibular implant-retained/supported overdentures: A three-dimensional finite element analysis. Journal of Dentistry;41(3):241-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2012.11.008
Merdji A, Mootanah R, Bouiadjra BAB, Benaissa A, Aminallah L, Chikh EO, et al. Stress analysis in single molar tooth. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications;33(2):691-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2012.10.020
Owtad P, Park JH, Shen G, Potres Z and Darendeliler MA. The biology of tmj growth modification: A review. Journal of Dental Research;92(4):315-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022034513476302
Yoda N, Gunji Y, Ogawa T, Kawata T and Sasaki K. In vivo load measurement for evaluating the splinting effects of implant-supported superstructures: A pilot study. International Journal of Prosthodontics;26(2):143-6.
Zicari F, Van Meerbeek B, Scotti R and Naert I. Effect of ferrule and post placement on fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth after fatigue loading. Journal of Dentistry;41(3):207-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2012.10.004
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Brassey CA, Kitchener AC, Withers PJ, Manning PL and Sellers WI. The role of cross-sectional geometry, curvature, and limb posture in maintaining equal safety factors: A computed tomography study. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology;296(3):395-413. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22658
Hohn-Schulte B, Preuschoft H, Witzel U and Distler-Hoffmann C. Biomechanics and functional preconditions for terrestrial lifestyle in basal tetrapods, with special consideration of tiktaalik roseae. Historical Biology;25(2):167-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2012.755677
Kim SH, Shimada K and Rigsby CK. Anatomy and evolution of heterocercal tail in lamniform sharks. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology;296(3):433-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22647
Meier PS, Bickelmann C, Scheyer TM, Koyabu D and Sanchez-Villagra MR. Evolution of bone compactness in extant and extinct moles (talpidae): Exploring humeral microstructure in small fossorial mammals. Bmc Evolutionary Biology;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2148-13-55
Patel BA, Ruff CB, Simons ELR and Organ JM. Humeral cross-sectional shape in suspensory primates and sloths. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology;296(4):545-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22669
Weishampel DB and Reif WE. An untimely nexus of german biomechanics, evolution and ornithology: Dominik von kripp and evolutionary functional morphology. Historical Biology;25(2):261-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2012.731408
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Castermans T and Duvinage M. Corticomuscular coherence revealed during treadmill walking: Further evidence of supraspinal control in human locomotion. Journal of Physiology-London;591(6):1407-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2012.247593
Fiers P, De Clercq D, Segers V and Aerts P. Biomechanics of human bipedal gallop: Asymmetry dictates leg function. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(7):1338-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.074690
Hackney AL and Cinelli ME. Young and older adults use body-scaled information during a non-confined aperture crossing task. Experimental Brain Research;225(3):419-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-012-3382-3
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Singh T, Zatsiorsky VM and Latash ML. Adaptations to fatigue of a single digit violate the principle of superposition in a multi-finger static prehension task. Experimental Brain Research;225(4):589-602. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-013-3403-x
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Turley GA, Williams MA, Wellings RM and Griffin DR. Evaluation of range of motion restriction within the hip joint. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;51(4):467-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-1016-3
*METHODS*
Filipovic N, Isailovic V, Nikolic D, Peulic A, Mijailovic N, Petrovic S, et al. Biomechanical modeling of knee for specific patients with chronic anterior cruciate ligament injury. Computer Science and Information Systems;10(1):525-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/csis120531014f
Lorenz UJ and Zewail AH. Biomechanics of DNA structures visualized by 4d electron microscopy. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America;110(8):2822-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1300630110
Neckel ND, Dai HN and Bregman BS. Quantifying changes following spinal cord injury with velocity dependent locomotor measures. Journal of Neuroscience Methods;214(1):27-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2013.01.008
Perrochon A, Kemoun G, Watelain E and Berthoz A. Walking stroop carpet: An innovative dual-task concept for detecting cognitive impairment. Clinical Interventions in Aging;8:317-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/cia.s38667
*MODELING*
Boselli F, Obrist D and Kleiser L. Vortical flow in the utricle and the ampulla: A computational study on the fluid dynamics of the vestibular system. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology;12(2):335-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0402-y
El Ouaaid Z, Shirazi-Adl A, Arjmand N and Plamondon A. Coupled objective function to study the role of abdominal muscle forces in lifting using the kinematics-driven model. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering;16(1):54-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2011.607441
Filipovic N, Nikolic D, Saveljic I, Djukic T, Adjic O, Kovacevic P, et al. Computer simulation of thromboexclusion of the complete aorta in the treatment of chronic type b aneurysm. Computer Aided Surgery;18(1-2):1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10929088.2012.741145
Hu CC, Lu TW and Chen SC. Influence of model complexity and problem formulation on the forces in the knee calculated using optimization methods. Biomedical Engineering Online;12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-925x-12-20
Lemieux PO, Hagemeister N, Tetreault P and Nuno N. Influence of the medial offset of the proximal humerus on the glenohumeral destabilising forces during arm elevation: A numerical sensitivity study. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering;16(1):103-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2011.607813
Park WM, Kim YH and Lee S. Effect of intervertebral disc degeneration on biomechanical behaviors of a lumbar motion segment under physiological loading conditions. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology;27(2):483-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12206-012-1264-z
Puglisi G and Truskinovsky L. Cohesion-decohesion asymmetry in geckos. Physical Review E;87(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.87.032714
Rouboa AI, Reis VM, Mantha VR, Marinho DA and Silva AJ. Analysis of wind velocity and release angle effects on discus throw using computational fluid dynamics. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering;16(1):73-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2011.607443
*NEURAL*
Ahmed Z. Electrophysiological characterization of spino-sciatic and cortico-sciatic associative plasticity: Modulation by trans-spinal direct current and effects on recovery after spinal cord injury in mice. Journal of Neuroscience;33(11):4935-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.4930-12.2013
D'Amico JM, Li YQ, Bennett DJ and Gorassini MA. Reduction of spinal sensory transmission by facilitation of 5-ht1b/d receptors in noninjured and spinal cord-injured humans. Journal of Neurophysiology;109(6):1485-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00822.2012
Florman JE, Duffau H and Rughani AI. Lower motor neuron findings after upper motor neuron injury: Insights from postoperative supplementary motor area syndrome. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2013.00085
The L, Wallace ML, Chen CH, Chorev E and Brecht M. Structure, function, and cortical representation of the rat submandibular whisker trident. Journal of Neuroscience;33(11):4815-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.4770-12.2013
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Boachie-Adjei O, Cho WJ and King AB. Axial lumbar interbody fusion (axialif) approach for adult scoliosis. European Spine Journal;22:S225-S31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2351-7
Shen FH, Mason JR, Shimer AL and Arlet VM. Pelvic fixation for adult scoliosis. European Spine Journal;22:S265-S75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2525-3
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Biber R, Bail HJ and Stedtfeld HW. Lateral cortical notching in specific cases of delayed unions or nonunions after intertrochanteric and reversed fractures. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery;133(4):495-501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1683-z
Cabello J, Cavanilles-Walker JM, Iborra M, Ubierna MT, Covaro A and Roca J. The protective role of dynamic stabilization on the adjacent disc to a rigid instrumented level. An in vitro biomechanical analysis. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery;133(4):443-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1685-x
Huber J, Lisinski P, Kloskowska P, Gronek A, Lisiewicz E and Trzeciak T. Meniscus suture provides better clinical and biomechanical results at 1-year follow-up than meniscectomy. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery;133(4):541-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1681-1
Li Y, Spencer SA and Hedequist D. Proximal tibial osteotomy and taylor spatial frame application for correction of tibia vara in morbidly obese adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics;33(3):276-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e31828800fe
Ozturk N, Sucu N, Comelekoglu U, Yilmaz BC, Aytacoglu BN and Vezir O. Pressure applied during surgery alters the biomechanical properties of human saphenous vein graft. Heart and Vessels;28(2):237-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00380-012-0245-6
*ROBOTICS*
Alouges F, DeSimone A, Heltai L, Lefebvre-Lepot A and Merlet B. Optimally swimming stokesian robots. Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems-Series B;18(5):1189-215. http://dx.doi.org/10.3934/dcdsb.2013.18.1189
Kobayashi Y, Onishi A, Watanabe H, Hoshi T, Kawamura K and Fujie MG. Developing a method to plan robotic straight needle insertion using a probability-based assessment of puncture occurrence. Advanced Robotics;27(6):417-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01691864.2013.756385
Roy SS and Pratihar DK. Adaptive neuro-fuzzy expert systems for predicting specific energy consumption and energy stability margin in crab walking of six-legged robots. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems;24(3):467-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ifs-2012-0567
Shi LW, Guo SX, Mao SM, Li MX and Asaka K. Development of a lobster-inspired underwater microrobot. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/54868
Somolinos JA, Lopez A, Morales R and Moron C. Force sensor of a climbing robot derived from its own flexible structure. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/53522
Yang W, Kim H and You BJ. Biologically inspired self-stabilizing control for bipedal robots. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/55463
Yu JZ, Wang M, Su ZS, Tan M and Zhang JW. Dynamic modeling of a cpg-governed multijoint robotic fish. Advanced Robotics;27(4):275-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01691864.2013.755279
*REACHING / GRASP*
Cole WG, Chan GLY, Vereijken B and Adolph KE. Perceiving affordances for different motor skills. Experimental Brain Research;225(3):309-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-012-3328-9
Li K and Li ZM. Cross recurrence quantification analysis of precision grip following peripheral median nerve block. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-10-28
*REHABILITATION*
Wu CY, Wang TN, Chen YT, Lin KC, Chen YA, Li HT, et al. Effects of constraint-induced therapy combined with eye patching on functional outcomes and movement kinematics in poststroke neglect. American Journal of Occupational Therapy;67(2):236-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2013.006486
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Aboodarda SJ, Yusof A, Abu Osman NA, Thompson MW and Mokhtar AH. Enhanced performance with elastic resistance during the eccentric phase of a countermovement jump. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance;8(2):181-7.
Benson BW, McIntosh AS, Maddocks D, Herring SA, Raftery M and Dvorak J. What are the most effective risk-reduction strategies in sport concussion? British Journal of Sports Medicine;47(5):321-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2013-092216
Hardee JP, Lawrence MM, Zwetsloot KA, Triplett NT, Utter AC and McBride JM. Effect of cluster set configurations on power clean technique. Journal of Sports Sciences;31(5):488-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.736633
Herda TJ, Herda ND, Costa PB, Walter-Herda AA, Valdez AM and Cramer JT. The effects of dynamic stretching on the passive properties of the muscle-tendon unit. Journal of Sports Sciences;31(5):479-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.736632
Nessler T. Using movement assessment to improve performance and reduce injury risk. International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training;18(2):8-12.
Taxter A, Foss KB, Melson P, Ford KR, Shaffer M and Myer GD. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and athletic participation: Are we adequately preparing for sports integration? Physician and Sportsmedicine;40(3):49-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.3810/psm.2012.09.1981
Taylor SA, Fabricant PD, Khair MM, Haleem AM and Drakos MC. A review of synthetic playing surfaces, the shoe-surface interface, and lower extremity injuries in athletes. Physician and Sportsmedicine;40(4):66-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.3810/psm.2012.11.1989
Tjoumakaris FP, Pepe MD and Bernstein J. Eminence-based medicine versus evidence-based medicine: It's okay for 12-year-old pitchers to throw curveballs; it's the pitch count that matters. Physician and Sportsmedicine;40(3):83-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3810/psm.2012.09.1984
Urbin MA. Visual regulation of overarm throwing performance. Experimental Brain Research;225(4):535-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-012-3394-z
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Chamberlain CS, Duenwald-Kuehl SE, Okotie G, Brounts SH, Baer GS and Vanderby R. Temporal healing in rat achilles tendon: Ultrasound correlations. Annals of Biomedical Engineering;41(3):477-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-012-0689-y
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Beshtawi IM, O'Donnell C and Radhakrishnan H. Biomechanical properties of corneal tissue after ultraviolet-a-riboflavin crosslinking. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery;39(3):451-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.01.026
Chow MJ, Mondonedo J, Johnson VM and Zhang YH. Progressive structural and biomechanical changes in elastin degraded aorta. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology;12(2):361-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0404-9
Jiang CP, Chen YY, Hsieh MF and Lee HM. Solid freeform fabrication and in-vitro response of osteoblast cells of mpeg-pcl-mpeg bone scaffolds. Biomedical Microdevices;15(2):369-79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10544-013-9740-5
Mummert J, Sirois E and Sun W. Quantification of biomechanical interaction of transcatheter aortic valve stent deployed in porcine and ovine hearts. Annals of Biomedical Engineering;41(3):577-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-012-0694-1
Prodanov L, Lamers E, Domanski M, Luttge R, Jansen JA and Walboomers XF. The effect of nanometric surface texture on bone contact to titanium implants in rabbit tibia. Biomaterials;34(12):2920-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.01.027
Scarcelli G, Kling S, Quijano E, Pineda R, Marcos S and Yun SH. Brillouin microscopy of collagen crosslinking: Noncontact depth-dependent analysis of corneal elastic modulus. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science;54(2):1418-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.12-11387
Wernli J, Schumacher S, Spoerl E and Mrochen M. The efficacy of corneal cross-linking shows a sudden decrease with very high intensity uv light and short treatment time. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science;54(2):1176-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.12-11409
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Vavalle NA, Moreno DP, Rhyne AC, Stitzel JD and Gayzik FS. Lateral impact validation of a geometrically accurate full body finite element model for blunt injury prediction. Annals of Biomedical Engineering;41(3):497-512. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-012-0684-3
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Bonsignori G, Stefanini C, Scarfogliero U, Mintchev S, Benelli G and Dario P. The green leafhopper, cicadella viridis (hemiptera, auchenorrhyncha, cicadellidae), jumps with near-constant acceleration. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(7):1270-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.076083